February 17th: International Responsible Gaming Day
February 17th is International Responsible Gaming Day, which encompasses a set of actions adopted by those who manage lotteries, games, and betting with the goal of: preventing minors under 18 from placing bets and providing guidance on prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms. Furthermore, Responsible Gaming can be viewed as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility, with segmented guidelines for the gaming, lottery, and betting industry.
In Brazil, Caixa Econômica Federal has established its Responsible Gaming Program and follows international best practices on the subject. As a member of the World Lottery Association – WLA, CEF adheres to the guidelines of the World Lottery Association, which brings together state lotteries in 76 countries across 5 continents.
Caixa website
On the Responsible Gaming website, you can find information about the awareness work carried out by CAIXA Lotteries. For example, bettors can find information on where to seek help in case of problems. There is also a test available to discover what type of bettor you are. To take the self-assessment, simply answer the questions in the survey.
BNLData
The BNLData website has a specific section dedicated to the topic of ' Responsible Gaming '.
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Below are the eight main characteristics of a responsible player:
– Bet for fun, not just to win money or avoid problems;
– It does not attempt to pursue or recover losses;
– Don't borrow money to gamble;
Enjoy the experience of betting under low-risk conditions;
– It has information about the real odds of winning or losing;
– Don't let the game affect your relationships with family and friends.
His gambling habit is known to friends and relatives.
– Do not waste time and money that should be used for other purposes on lotteries, and never use funds intended for monthly expenses, household income, or food.
